DescriptionIn the gpu comparison between the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC and the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The 3584 shader units clock with a maximum of 1.81 GHz which results in an FP32 processing power of 12.95 TFLOPS. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The 3584 shader units have a maximum clock rate of 1.87 GHz and achieve an FP32 computing power of 13.38 TFLOPS. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and has 3584 texture shaders and 28 execution units. ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, which has 3584 shaders and 28 execution units. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC | GPU | ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Ampere |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
3584 | Shader | 3584 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
112 | Texture Units | 112 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC has 12 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition can access 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
15 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC clocks in the base with up to 1.320 GHz. The base frequency of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is 1.320 GHz. The clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.807 GHz![]() |
Boost Clock | 1.867 GHz![]() |
1.78 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.84 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC is 170 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition has a TDP of 170 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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170 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC has a total of 2 Axial fans. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
35 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is 7680x4320 pixels. Ray tracing ensures a realistic simulation and calculation of light rays and shadows. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. This can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC is 235 mm long and 124 mm high. With a width of 42 mm, the graphics card requires 2 PCIe-Slots. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition is 200 mm long and 123 mm high. With a width of 38 mm, the graphics card requires 2 PCIe-Slots. |
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235 mm | Length | 200 mm |
124 mm | Height | 123 mm |
42 mm | Width | 38 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
675 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC was released in Q1/2021 at a price of 399 $. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition was introduced in Q1/2021 at a price of 459 $. |
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-- | Part-no | DUAL-RTX3060-O12G |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
399 $ | Launch Price | 459 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
12 GB GDDR6 |